Methods of Characterization The five methods of characterization are simply those ways a writer get across, to his reader, what the characters in his story are like. They are: the character's appearance what the character says and how he says it the character's actions
The document discusses methods of characterization in literature. There are two main approaches to characterization: direct characterization where the author tells us about the character, and indirect characterization where the author shows us about the character through their actions. An acronym PAIRS is also presented to summarize the five main methods of characterization: physical ...
Learn the 5 methods of characterization: physical description, action, inner thoughts, reactions, and speech. Improve your literary analysis skills.
Defining Characterization Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization.
A characterization is a written portrait of a person from a book that aims at drawing a complete picture of how this person is, behaves, acts, looks and thinks.
Methods of Characterization: character’s qualities are revealed through 4 main methods. Appearance (Author/Narrator’s Description) An attribute can be revealed by how a character looks Direct Characterization Example: Megan was six feet tall, making her the tallest girl in her class. Indirect Characterization Example:
CHARACTERIZATION AND THE STEAL METHOD The acronym S.T.E.A.L. can be used to break down the 5 elements of characterization.
Direct Characterization If a writer _________you what a character is like the method is direct characterization. When a writer uses direct characterization, you don’t have to do any ____________ work to figure out the character. Indirect Characterization Indirect characterization _____________things that reveal the ____________of a character.
Characterization This chart shows five ways in which we learn about the main character. Next to each of the five ways in which character is revealed, give a specific example to illustrate. In the third column, explain what you learned about the character from this example.
Description There are five main methods of indirect characterization: speech, thoughts, effect, action, and looks, often abbreviated STEAL. Use this STEAL chart and reference guide in your classroom, so students may easily apply indirect characterization techniques to any short story, poem, or novel.
Standards Focus: Characterization and Character Types As authors develop the plot and characters for a story, several character types emerge:
Defining Characterization Indirect Characterization (STEAL)
There are two types of characterization: direct and indirect. Direct characterization explicitly tells the reader what a character's qualities are. Indirect characterization uses five different methods that combine different elements to reveal a character's personality. To remember these five elements, simply remember the acronym STEAL, which stands for speech, thoughts, effect on others ...
STEAL Characterization Graphic Organizer Student Name: Character Name: There are five different ways that an author can indirectly reveal the personality of the characters (Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks). Use the STEAL method to analyze a character from your reading. Be sure to include the evidence, what it reveals and the ...
The representation of characters in short stories and novels is generally achieved through indirect or direct methods of characterization. Direct methods involve the representation of characters’ speech, thoughts, effects (on other characters), actions, or looks.
This document outlines 8 methods for characterizing characters in stories: 1) physical description, 2) name analysis, 3) attitude/appearance, 4) dialogue, 5) thoughts, 6) reactions of others, 7) actions/incidents, and 8) physical/emotional setting. Each method is explained and an example is provided. These methods provide different lenses for analyzing characters beyond just basic descriptions ...
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